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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 212.21 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 212.21 and 112.45 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 212.21 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/212.21 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 212.21 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 23,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862.45/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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